Ecuador

In Ecuador, Has Correísmo Changed Its Tune?

Snap elections could return Rafael Correa’s movement to power—but it may have learned few lessons from its wilderness years.

Ecuador

REACTION: Ecuador’s Lasso Dissolves Congress

President Lasso invoked a never-before-used mechanism as his impeachment trial progressed.

Bolivia

Bolivia’s Faded Star

Finance Minister Marcelo Montenegro received accolades for an impressive pandemic recovery, but his recent missteps may have exacerbated Bolivia’s crisis of uncertainty.

Arms Trafficking

Behind a Rise in Latin America’s Violent Crime, A Deadly Flow of Illegal Guns

Weapons diverted from the U.S. and from militaries are plaguing the region. Governments can do more to combat the phenomenon.

Podcast

AQ Podcast: Explaining Chile’s U-Turn

Patricio Navia on why the political pendulum seems to have swung right in Chile

Brazil

Another Bolsonaro Takes Center Stage

Once shy of the spotlight, former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro has embraced a more active role in conservative politics. What’s her next move?

Chile

In Chile and Elsewhere, Crime Is the New Corruption

Sunday’s election shows how violent crime is dominating the political debate throughout much of Latin America, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

Venezuela

The U.S. Should Have Moderate Expectations for Venezuela’s Election

Upcoming elections can help the opposition reconnect with voters, but they won’t resolve everything and could come with downsides.

El Salvador

Letter to the Editor: A Bukele Aide Defends the Security Crackdown

A response from AQ’s readers.

Podcast

AQ Podcast: The Importance Of Paraguay

Following Santiago Peña’s victory in presidential elections, a look at how Paraguay impacts the rest of the region, how it fits into the U.S.-China competition and why Paraguayan voters chose more of the same

Ecuador

Ecuador’s Political Crisis: Three Scenarios

Both Guillermo Lasso’s impeachment and dissolution of Congress are possible outcomes. What would they look like?

El Salvador

U.S. Citizens Are Getting Caught Up in El Salvador’s Mass Arrests

Salvadoran-Americans are finding themselves behind bars, but their fate is not getting enough U.S. attention, writes a longtime Salvadoran observer.

Paraguay

Paraguay: Santiago Peña to Run a Still-Divided Country

The victor will face challenges including ruling party divisions and a debate over relations with Taiwan.

Podcast

AQ Podcast: Lula’s Foreign Policy and What It Means for Latin America

Oliver Stuenkel on Brazil’s potential to be a regional leader, and recent controversies including comments over Ukraine

Colombia

REACTION: Petro’s Cabinet Purge: Ocampo Out

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has asked his entire Cabinet to resign as his administration faces its most serious ministerial crisis to date.